Watch the Birdie (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1950, Watch the Birdie is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Jack Donohue, running about 71 minutes. “Clicks with the Chicks” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A photographer falls for a rich girl and gets mixed up with crooks.
Who’s in it. Watch the Birdie stars Red Skelton as Rusty Cammeron, Arlene Dahl as Lucia Corlane, Ann Miller as Miss Lucky Vista and Leon Ames as Grantland D. Farns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Watch the Birdie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Watch the Birdie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Watch the Birdie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Watch the Birdie (1950)?
- In US, Watch the Birdie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Watch the Birdie worth watching?
- Watch the Birdie holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Watch the Birdie?
- Watch the Birdie stars Red Skelton, Arlene Dahl, Ann Miller, Leon Ames and Pamela Britton.
- When was Watch the Birdie released?
- Watch the Birdie was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.